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Study offers snapshot of esophageal strictures in EB patients
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – An estimated 10%-17% of EB patients experience strictures, with an overrepresentation in the recessive dystrophic EB subtype...
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Four syndromes suggest life-threatening PVL-positive S. aureus infection
MALMO, SWEDEN – Suggested empiric treatment is vancomycin, clindamycin, plus IVIG.
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ED key to reducing pediatric asthma x-rays
ATLANTA – It takes more than a guideline to change behavior.
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Foster cultural competence when examining hair, scalp of ethnic patients
Asking the right questions begins with being familiar with common hair care practices.
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DTPa-HBV-IPV/Hib in infancy maintains lasting immune memory against HBV in teens
MALMO, SWEDEN – “We saw a clear fantastic anamnestic response.” – Tino F. Schwarz, MD.
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Respect is key when treating dermatologic conditions in transgender youth
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – One of the first steps is to establish the patient’s chosen name and pronouns, Dr. Stanley Vance Jr., said.
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Pediatric vitiligo primarily affects those aged 10-17
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Selection bias might help explain the increased prevalence of vitiligo seen in nonwhite children, adolescents.
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Fatigue linked to increased risk of ACL injury
SAN DIEGO – Study findings “advocate for changes to neuromuscular training programs to incorporate fatigue resistance.”
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HbA1c cutpoint predicts pediatric T1DM within a year
ORLANDO – Among children with genetic risks for type 1 diabetes and autoantibodies against pancreatic islet cells, a...
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When fingernails are the clue to a bigger problem
CHICAGO – Nail patella syndrome: “Even though it’s rare, I want you to think about it,” said Sheila Friedlander, MD.
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Timely culture reports lower LOS for neonatal fever
ATLANTA – Hospital’s procedural changes resulted in no increase in sepsis readmissions.